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New York may still be experiencing a chill in the air, but this week many outdoor kiosks open up for business. Here is a list of F.E.D. pro-approved vendors for everything from falafel to burgers to gelato to wine.
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April 30, 2014
Fair Weather Dining, Snacking & Drinking in NYC
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Photo by Nicole Franzen courtesy of Friends of the High Line
Central Park
Rouge Tomate Cart in the Park
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Rouge Tomate Cart in the Park
Street food from the Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate restaurant. Their menu features chef Jeremy Bearman’s burgers and sausages served on Vermont Bread Co.’s whole wheat bun. Bearman says, “The city was looking for vendors who could offer healthier options throughout Central Park. Our philosophy at Rouge Tomate is that food should not only taste great, but that it should be good for your body as well. We wanted to show how the same philosophy can be demonstrated with recognizable, satisfying and affordable options like we serve at the cart.” Try a grass-fed Green Burger with salsa verde, a Moroccan Turkey Burger, vegetarian Portobello Burger or spicy Spanish Duck Chorizo. They also have soups, fresh juices, cookies and ice creams.
Opens May 1st, Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 5pm (weather permitting)
Central Park @ 64th Street and 5th Avenue
T: 646-237-8977 | www.rougetomatenyc.com/CART-in-the-PARK
The High Line
The High Line Food has kicked off for the season. Enter at the stairs or take the elevator at 16th Street and walk south to see the kiosks and café above 15th Street.
Terroir at the Porch
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Terroir at the Porch
Sommelier Joe Campanale (Anfora, dell’anima, L’Artusi, L’Apicio) calls Paul Grieco’s beloved wine bar Terroir his favorite. In the warm months, they open up a full-service outdoor café overlooking the Hudson River. They serve the same quality list of wines along with beer and small plate dishes.
Wed - Sun: 12pm - 9pm
High Line @ 15th Street
Artisanal Ice Cream Sandwiches at Melt Bakery
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Melt Bakery
Pastry chef Julian Plyter left working in restaurants like Lever House and Lure Fishbar to start making artisanal ice cream sandwiches full time. You’ll find unique flavor combinations like Malted Chocolate Rum Ice Cream with Crackly Chocolate Cookie or Cream Cheese Ice Cream and Red Velvet Meltcakes.
Daily: 11:30am - 8pm
High Line @ 15th Street
Also find a cart at Washington Square Park, a booth at Mad. Sq. Eats, and their physical location at 132 Orchard Street.
Coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee
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Blue Bottle Coffee
This Bay Area roaster has won over pros like chef Bryce Shuman (Betony), pastry chef Christina Tosi (Momokuku Milk Bar), sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier (Rouge Tomate) and chef-turned soda maker Anton Nocito (P & H). You can get their single-origin drip coffees, a full espresso bar and snacks at this kiosk, which is just walking distance from their coffee shop on 15th Street.
Daily: 9am - 7pm
High Line @ 15th Street
L’Arte del Gelato
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L’Arte Del Gelato
“Their hazelnut gelato knocks my socks off,” recommends pastry chef Julian Plyter (Melt Bakery). Small batch artisanal gelato and sorbets made with locally-sourced organic milk, local fruit and berries, and imported ingredients from Italy.
Daily: 11:30am - 9:30pm
High Line @ 15th Street
Additional vendors on the High Line, include: Delaney Barbecue’s Smokeline, People’s Pops, The Taco Truck and La Newyorkina.
Madison Park
In addition to the year-round, beloved Shack Shack in Madison Square Park, there are other food options, both temporary and permanent, in and around the park.
Mad. Sq. Eats
Returning for its sixth year, this is not your standard issue pop-up food court. You’ll find nearly 30 vendors, including Roberta’s pizza, Momofuku Milk Bar’s sweets and treats, lobster rolls from the Red Hook Lobster Pound, oysters from L &W Oyster Co., 100 Sardines by chef George Mendes from Aldea, and ice cream sandwiches from Melt.
May 2nd until May 31st, Daily: 11am - 9pm
General Worth Square @ Broadway and 24th/25th Streets
ilili Box
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ilili Box
Just next to the western edge of Madison Square Park, chef Philippe Massoud of ilili Restaurant offers Middle Eastern / Mediterranean take-out from a repurposed shipping container. He says, “It’s 60% based in tradition and 40% explorative.” Massoud recommends ordering different falafel sandwiches for the full experience. “Get the Pressed Chicken and the Korean Falafel. The Pressed Chicken is more authentic and traditional and the Korean version says, ‘Screw the falafel, let's see if we can have some fun.’” They also have wine, beer and lemonade.
Daily: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Broadway at 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
T: 646.771-4090 | ililibox.com
Washington Square
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria Gelato Cart
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s Otto Enoteca Pizzeria starts their seasonal gelato and sorbetti cart in Washington Square Park this week. Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams raves about the gelato made by pastry chef Meredith Kurtzman. “She makes maybe the best gelato in the world.” Flavors range from olive oil, hazelnut stracciatella to grapefruit Campari sorbet.
Northwest corner of Washington Square Park
T: 212.995.9559 | www.ottopizzeria.com
The Melt Ice Cream Sandwich Cart in Washington Square Park
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Melt Bakery
This spring and summer, the Melt team will also sell their uniquely flavored artisanal ice cream sandwiches from a cart in the landmark Greenwich Village park.
Thru October
Halfway up Washington Square Park, along the east side
Also find a cart at the High Line, a booth at Mad. Sq. Eats, and their physical location at 132 Orchard Street.
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